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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 530.40 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 530.40 and 292.86 is: 438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 530.40 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/530.40 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 530.40 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 155,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,332.94/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.62

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